Prizzi's Honor
“Hired killers by day. Devoted lovers by night. Until they found out their next assignment was each other.”
Synopsis
Charley Partanna is a hitman who works for the Prizzis, one of the richest crime families in the US. When he sees Irene Walker, it's love at first sight. But he soon finds that she, too, is a killer for hire. Charley can overlook his suspicions, but he can't turn off his heart. And the couple must remember that even if they love each other, the Prizzis love only money.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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John Huston Retrospective Trailer: "Prizzi's Honor"Official
Type: Clip • Published 2014-12-16
Top Cast
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Jack Nicholson
Charley Partanna
Kathleen Turner
Irene Walker
Robert Loggia
Eduardo Prizzi
John Randolph
Angelo 'Pop' Partanna
William Hickey
Don Corrado Prizzi
Lee Richardson
Dominic Prizzi
Michael Lombard
Rosario Filargi " Finlay "
Anjelica Huston
Maerose Prizzi
Lawrence Tierney
Lt. Hanley
CCH Pounder
Peaches Altamont
Ann Selepegno
Amalia Prizzi
Vic Polizos
Phil Vittimizzare
Dick O'Neill
Bluestone
Sully Boyar
Casco Vascone
Antonia Vasquez
Theresa Prizzi
Tomasino Baratta
Opera Singer
John Calvani
Don's Bodyguard
Murray Staff
Gallagher
Release History & Theatrical Window
XVIII Muestra Internacional de Cine
Festival / Special Debut
June 14, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$26.7M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Huston
- Screenplay & Story
- Janet Roach, Richard Condon
- Original Score
- Alex North
- Original Title
- Prizzi's Honor
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Worldwide Gross
- $26.7M
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox, ABC Motion Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Huston
Janet Roach, Richard Condon
Alex North
Andrzej Bartkowiak
Rudi Fehr, Kaja Fehr
John Foreman
Department Leadership Roster
John Huston
Director
Janet Roach
Screenplay
Rudi Fehr
Editor
Alex North
Original Music Composer
Andrzej Bartkowiak
Director of Photography
Kaja Fehr
Editor
John Foreman
Producer
Harry Madsen
Stunt Coordinator
Donfeld
Costume Design
J. Dennis Washington
Production Design
Richard Condon
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Prizzi's Honor
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Prizzi's Honor about?
Charley Partanna is a hitman who works for the Prizzis, one of the richest crime families in the US. When he sees Irene Walker, it's love at first sight. But he soon finds that she, too, is a killer for hire. Charley can overlook his suspicions, but he can't turn off his heart. And the couple must remember that even if they love each other, the Prizzis love only money.
Who directed Prizzi's Honor?
Prizzi's Honor was directed by John Huston.
Who stars in Prizzi's Honor?
The principal cast of Prizzi's Honor includes Jack Nicholson, Kathleen Turner, Robert Loggia, John Randolph, William Hickey.
When was Prizzi's Honor released and how long is it?
Prizzi's Honor was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 2h 4m.
How much did Prizzi's Honor make at the box office?
Prizzi's Honor grossed $26.7M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Prizzi's Honor?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Prizzi's Honor was composed by Alex North.
Is Prizzi's Honor based on a book or true story?
Prizzi's Honor is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Richard Condon".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Prizzi's Honor?
Prizzi's Honor holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).